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MY51 RZA

2005 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,795 mi
Last recorded133,795 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M364,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 RZA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 133,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 119,854 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers seat has play/movement in backrest

Fail 4 Jun 2024 119,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fault with seat

Pass 25 May 2023 102,719 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 102,188 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 102,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear handbrake reading low and no lock out on rolling road test

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on dash

cog/gearbox light on dash

Pass 5 Nov 2019 93,728 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 93,728 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nail in tyre In Shoulder ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 81,066 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Heavily cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,566 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,602 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,567 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,801 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 48,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

diff oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 44,118 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 44,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,837 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 36,414 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,414 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,176 miles

all tyres low tread

Pass 16 Oct 2009 25,770 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,059 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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MY51 RZA is a 2005 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 64,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MY51 RZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MY51 RZA is a 2005 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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